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For Marcia Flanagan Marine Corps Base Quantico was her childhood home. Flanagan stands in front of LeJeune Hall, just feet away from where her father, Capt. Pat Carlise once was Lt. Gen. Lewis J. Fields aid. - For Marcia Flanagan Marine Corps Base Quantico was her childhood home. Flanagan stands in front of LeJeune Hall, just feet away from where her father, Capt. Pat Carlise once was Lt. Gen. Lewis J. Fields aid.

Stepping into her father’s shoes, Quantico employee recalls base 50 years ago

Hired on as a security assistant at Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region, nothing could prepare Marcia Flanagan for the sheer sense of overwhelming emotion that captured her heart as she approached Lejeune Hall on Memorial Day weekend of last year, where her new office was.

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Quantico now offering mediation in divorce cases, which saves money and time

“A Family Law Mediator can establish a more polite relationship between the couple going forward,” said Capt. David Leapheart, a legal assistance attorney with the Marine Corps Base Quantico Legal Assistance Office (LAO).

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As part of a practical application, Becca Saal practices different briefing techniques with her fellow coaches during the 2016 Coaches Workshop at Marine Corps University aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 4. The workshop creates a mutually beneficial relationship between coaches and the Marine Corps, where coaches can share knowledge about the Corps based on firsthand experience. Saal is the head volleyball coach for Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. - As part of a practical application, Becca Saal practices different briefing techniques with her fellow coaches during the 2016 Coaches Workshop at Marine Corps University aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 4. The workshop creates a mutually beneficial relationship between coaches and the Marine Corps, where coaches can share knowledge about the Corps based on firsthand experience. Saal is the head volleyball coach for Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis.

Coaches Clinic at Quantico educates about military life

“The purpose of the Marine Corps Coaches Workshop is to bring national coaches from across the country and give them an immersive experience into the Marine Corps culture,” said Lt. Col. Brian Proctor, diversity officer, Marine Corps Recruiting Command. “They can take what the Corps does as far as tactics, techniques and procedures back to their schools to help improve their teams.”

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Marine MPs and civilian law enforcement guard a hallway in Crossroads Elementary School while hostage negotiators attempt to neutralize an active shooter threat during a drill conducted July 27 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. - Marine MPs and civilian law enforcement guard a hallway in Crossroads Elementary School while hostage negotiators attempt to neutralize an active shooter threat during a drill conducted July 27 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Quantico holds active shooter exercise at Crossroads Elementary school

Marine Corps Base Quantico Security Battalion held an active shooter drill at Crossroads Elementary School aboard base July 27.

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Sgt. Maj. Gerald Saunders, outgoing sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region - Marine Corps Base Quantico, addresses the audience at his retirement ceremony, held July 8 in Little Hall. Saunders retires with more than 30 years of service to the Marine Corps. - Sgt. Maj. Gerald Saunders, outgoing sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region - Marine Corps Base Quantico, addresses the audience at his retirement ceremony, held July 8 in Little Hall. Saunders retires with more than 30 years of service to the Marine Corps.

Sergeant Major Gerald Saunders retires from Marine Corps

Sgt. Maj. Charles Williams relieved Sgt. Maj. Gerald Saunders as Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region—Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCINCR-MCBQ) command sergeant major at a ceremony in Little Hall July 8.

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Private 1st Class Christian Cochola and Pfc. Rojas Esgar, combat camera specialist in Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC), load blacktip 5.56 ammunition. Marines had the opportunity to fire an M27, M249 SAW, and M9 and M45 service pistols. - Private 1st Class Christian Cochola and Pfc. Rojas Esgar, combat camera specialist in Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC), load blacktip 5.56 ammunition. Marines had the opportunity to fire an M27, M249 SAW, and M9 and M45 service pistols.

Any weapon, anytime, anyplace

Marines with the Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC) attended a one-day weapons familiarization program led by Weapons Training Battalion on April 1 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

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Maj. Pascal Gonzalez and daughter Isabella, 7. - Maj. Pascal Gonzalez and daughter Isabella, 7.

Quantico fathers spend an evening with their best dates — their daughters

Lieutenant Col. E.J. Wunderlich was getting dizzy, but his date did not want to leave the dance floor. Gripping his hands, her blue satin party dress twirling, she swung him around and around the floor, giggling. Ellie is three and she was very excited to be attending her first ball, Marine Corps Community Service’s Father-Daughter Dance held Feb. 26 at The Clubs at Quantico.

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Firefighter Kevin McGray waits at the top of a fire engine ladder to perform a rescue operation during a high voltage fall drill held by the base safety division on Nov. 24. - Firefighter Kevin McGray waits at the top of a fire engine ladder to perform a rescue operation during a high voltage fall drill held by the base safety division on Nov. 24.

Safety Division conducts emergency action drill

Falling is the leading cause of death on construction or electrical wire maintenance sites, said Kevin Jones, fall protection manager for Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Safety Division.

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Rodger Boutchyard and Dustin Pritchett, Marine Corps Community Service Buildings and Grounds employees, work to install the holiday tree in front of Lejeune Hall aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Nov. 30. - Rodger Boutchyard and Dustin Pritchett, Marine Corps Community Service Buildings and Grounds employees, work to install the holiday tree in front of Lejeune Hall aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Nov. 30.

Quantico prepares for holiday season, base tree lighting

A team of five workers from Marine Corps Community Service Buildings and Grounds worked in the frosty air to assemble and fashion the 25-foot holiday tree at Lejeune Hall aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico Dec. 3.

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Caleb Hall, junior running back for Quantico Middle/High School Warriors, rushes to make a touchdown in a game against Northhampton Yellow Jackets from Eastville, Va. at Butler Stadium, Oct. 23. The high school athletes demonstrated a strong will to win, but were upstaged on their home field with a final score of 34-28 Northhampton. - Caleb Hall, junior running back for Quantico Middle/High School Warriors, rushes to make a touchdown in a game against Northhampton Yellow Jackets from Eastville, Va. at Butler Stadium, Oct. 23. The high school athletes demonstrated a strong will to win, but were upstaged on their home field with a final score of 34-28 Northhampton.

QMHS Warriors forge first winning season in six years

“Football is the greatest team sport ever invented, because of the lessons learned that shape us into the men and women that we will become,” said Warrior’s Head Coach, Paul Roy.

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